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Malaysia’s Mahathir Dares Trade War with India Over Kashmir

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Oct 25, 2019
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has refused to back away from criticism of New Delhi’s Kashmir policy at the UN General Assembly, daring a trade war that could have serious implications for his country’s economy.

In a September 28 speech to the United Nations, the 94-year-old Mahathir accused India of having "invaded and occupied" the disputed…

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